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Homeowners urged to prepare for cold winter
Homeowners are once again being urged to prepare for what is forecast to be the coldest winter since 1996. Homeowners are once again being urged to prepare for what is forecast to be the coldest winter since 1996.If the ...

Mon 31st Oct, 2005
Homeowners warned of Halloween horror
Homeowners are being warned that malicious damage to their properties could triple over Halloween. Homeowners are being warned that malicious damage to their properties could triple over Halloween.Lloyds TSB Insurance says ...

Mon 31st Oct, 2005
Pet owners need to insure stressed dogs
More than one in four British dog owners worry that their pets suffer from stress, according to new research. More than one in four British dog owners worry that their pets suffer from stress, according to new research.Around ...

Fri 28th Oct, 2005
Breakdowns hit uninsured drivers
The average breakdown costs drivers without relevant cover around £65, Tesco Car Breakdown has warned. The average breakdown costs drivers without relevant cover around £65, Tesco Car Breakdown has warned.Relying on local ...

Thu 27th Oct, 2005
Car licensing system for old people 'outdated'
The government is being called upon to monitor elderly drivers more closely. The government is being called upon to monitor elderly drivers more closely.A spokesman for the RAC Foundation has suggested that the current ...

Wed 26th Oct, 2005
Carmakers underestimate fuel costs
Many British motorists are reportedly paying more than they realise on fuel for their cars. Many British motorists are reportedly paying more than they realise on fuel for their cars.Millions of drivers may be overpaying for ...

Wed 26th Oct, 2005
Reticent English look out for neighbours
The English have a reputation for being introverts, but they look out for their neighbours, new research reveals. The English have a reputation for being introverts, but they look out for their neighbours, new research ...

Wed 26th Oct, 2005
One in ten are victims of holiday crime
Ten per cent of Britons have experienced crime on holiday, new research from Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals. Ten per cent of Britons have experienced crime on holiday, new research from Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals.The total ...

Tue 25th Oct, 2005
Garages save motorists millions in insurance
UK motorists could save millions of pounds in car insurance by parking in their garage, according to new research. UK motorists could save millions of pounds in car insurance by parking in their garage, according to new ...

Tue 25th Oct, 2005
Travel insurance industry snubs the elderly
People aged over-65 are struggling to find travel insurers willing to take their business, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has revealed. People aged over-65 are struggling to find travel insurers willing to ...

Mon 24th Oct, 2005
Insure your fireworks display dazzles
In the run up to Guy Fawkes' night, people are being urged to ensure they are covered against the risks of bonfires and firework displays. In the run up to Guy Fawkes' night, people are being urged to ensure they are covered ...

Mon 24th Oct, 2005
Tesco offering home insurance discount
Tesco is offering a 25 per cent discount to all new home insurance customers who apply online. Tesco is offering a 25 per cent discount to all new home insurance customers who apply online.In addition, existing Tesco Car ...

Fri 21st Oct, 2005
Households need cover against elements
Almost three quarters of households have suffered weather-related damage in the last 18 months, according to new figures. Almost three quarters of households who have suffered contents damage in the last 18 months were ...

Wed 19th Oct, 2005
Male travellers ignore insurance for short breaks
More than a third of UK men do not take out travel insurance for a short break, according to research from the Post Office. More than a third of UK men do not take out travel insurance for a short break, according to research ...

Tue 18th Oct, 2005
Haggling could reduce price of car insurance
Thousands of motorists are collectively wasting millions of pounds on car insurance by not haggling over the price they pay, according to Sainsbury?s Bank. Thousands of motorists are collectively wasting millions of pounds on ...

Mon 17th Oct, 2005
Flood apathy warning
Too many households are choosing to ignore the risk of flooding, according to new research from the Environment Agency. Too many households are choosing to ignore the risk of flooding, according to new research from the ...

Wed 12th Oct, 2005
Surge in weather-related insurance claims
Weather-related insurance claims have risen 40 per cent since 2001, according to Halifax Home Insurance. Weather-related insurance claims have risen 40 per cent since 2001, according to Halifax Home Insurance.In light of this ...

Tue 11th Oct, 2005
Homeowners urged to prepare for winter flooding
Homeowners and businesses in flood risk areas are being advised to prepare for flood damage this winter. Homeowners and businesses in flood risk areas are being advised to prepare for flood damage this winter.MORE TH>N Home ...

Mon 10th Oct, 2005
Safe drivers paying for road accidents
Safe drivers are paying the cost of other people's road accidents through taxes, according to new research from Privilege Insurance. Safe drivers are paying the cost of other people's road accidents through taxes, according ...

Mon 10th Oct, 2005
AA to continue providing DOC cover
AA Insurance has confirmed it will continue to provide 'Driving Other Cars' (DOC) cover on an indefinite basis. AA Insurance has confirmed it will continue to provide 'Driving Other Cars' (DOC) cover on an indefinite ...

Thu 6th Oct, 2005

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